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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2010 Question 10

Question 10

Saul and the Monarchy

When Saul disobeyed God's command, Samuel rebuked him by saying that

  1. A.the sword would never depart from his house
  2. B.to obey was better than sacrifice
  3. C.he should fear the LORD and obey the people's voice
  4. D.though he was little, yet he was the head.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (to obey was better than sacrifice)

Explanation

When Saul spared Agag and the best animals, Samuel said, 'Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice' (1 Samuel 15:22). The sword never departing from the house was Nathan's word to David.